Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Business Management/Marketing Management
Listing reference: nwu_002099
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 20 October 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW POSITIONS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OR MARKETING MANAGEMENT AT THE NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Job description
The School of Management Sciences on the Mahikeng Campus, in collaboration with the research entity WorkWell, within the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-west University has a two-year position for a post-doctoral research fellow to initiate and execute research projects. The applicant will be based at the Mahikeng Campus with the aim of increasing research outputs.
The North-West University offers a stimulating working environment, and the successful applicant will be part of a dynamic and vibrant team. The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in securing research project funding and article publishing. The appointment can be extended for a third year if the scholarly output is exceptional. In addition to research outputs, the successful candidate will mentor postgraduate candidates in support of supervisors and form part of the school and faculty research operations.
Minimum requirements
Requirements:
- PhD in Business Management or Marketing Management (or related discipline) obtained in the last five years, with expertise and research outputs related to business management, strategic management, entrepreneurship, SMMEs and competitiveness OR marketing management, strategic marketing, digital marketing, and branding.
- Proven track record of publications in high quality journals (preferably DHET accredited journals).
- Evidence of a previous or a funded research projects will be an added advantage.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
A panel of researchers will remotely interview applicants who adhere to the criteria. The appointment is from 1 November 2023 (or based on agreement).
Inclusions:
A stipend is per the university’s post-doctoral fellowship position scale (R240 000 pa, tax-free). The successful candidate will receive a dedicated office near the post-doctoral mentors and School of Management Sciences staff members. The post-doctoral fellow office will have all amenities necessary for generating research outputs.
The School of Management Sciences and the NWU are not responsible for arranging or paying accommodation, personal travel, or other expenses not part of the post-doctoral fellow agreement.
How to apply?
Applications should be submitted to Angelica.VanRensburg@nwu.ac.za by 20 October 2023. The application should be written in English and include the following documents:
- A motivation letter summarising the applicant's professional experience and expertise and describing why the applicant is interested in this position, and the expected contribution to be made to the School of Management Sciences and the WorkWell research entity.
- A research plan for the next two years.
- A curriculum vitae (max. five pages).
- A detailed list of publications.
- Names and contact information of two references.
- Certified copy of PhD certificate.
- Electronic copy of the PhD thesis.
- Two most recent published articles (peer reviewed in reputable journals).
For any additional enquiries, please contact:
Prof Marius Potgieter, the Deputy Director of the School of Management Sciences at the Mahikeng Campus at (Potgieter.Marius@nwu.ac.za) or Prof Crizelle Els, Research Director at WorkWell (Crizelle.Els@nwu.ac.za).
